The article discusses 'Subhashita' by Masti Venkatesha Iyengar, a legendary Kannada writer popularly known as 'Maasti'. It highlights the literary contributions and life insights shared by the author through his profound sayings and writings. https://www.prajavani.net/op-ed/subhashita/subhashita-dated-on-4th-august-2026-4170094

Forest department officials raided an illegal sandalwood carving unit in the forest area of Kanagoda village, Sirsi. During the operation, officials seized 33.390 kg of sandalwood and arrested one accused named Dayananda Narayana Nayaka. Another accused, Manjunath Annappa Devadiga, escaped during the raid. The operation was led by RFO Bhavya Naik under the guidance of DFO Sandeep Suryavanshi. https://publicnext.com/news/district/uttara+kannada/public+feed/kn/sirsi-forest-department-raids-illegal-sandalwood-carving-33-kg-of-sandalwood-seized-one-arrested-1281283

MLA Ajay Singh has officially taken oath as a minister during the Karnataka state cabinet expansion. The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru, where he took the oath in the name of God in the presence of the Governor. Ajay Singh, who has been consistently winning assembly elections since 2013, marks this as a significant milestone in his political career. The event was attended by the Chief Minister and other dignitaries. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/politics/kn/breaking-ajay-singh-sworn-in-as-minister-accepting-power-in-the-name-of-god-1280870

A 55-year-old man named Balakrishna Gowda was killed in a wild elephant attack in Rekhya village, Belthangady, on Saturday evening. The incident occurred while he was returning home from work. Family members found his raincoat and elephant footprints near the path before discovering his body nearby. Forest officials and police have visited the site for investigation. Additionally, heavy rains in the region have caused landslides and blocked roads. https://udayavani.com/district-news/belthangady-man-in-wild-elephant-attack-645159

A heartwarming incident in Bengaluru where a woman police officer cared for an 8-month-old baby while the mother appeared for an exam. The article highlights the struggles of women balancing dual roles and the urgent need for childcare facilities at examination centers and public spaces. https://www.prajavani.net/op-ed/opinion/motherhood-challenges-exam-centers-bengaluru-police-humanity-4170143

Former students of the 1982-92 batch of Gopannakoppa Government Kannada Model Primary and High School in Hubballi organized a 'Guru Vandana' and reunion program to honor their teachers. The event was inaugurated by businessman Prakash Patil and presided over by former corporation member P.K. Rayanagoudra. Many alumni, including Laxman Doddamani and Nagraj Koppad, attended the gathering to relive school memories and pay respect to their educators. https://sanjevani.com/guru-vandana-program-hubli-karnataka/

Shimoga traffic police seized 68 scrap vehicles parked for a long time on roadsides and public places. After identifying 82 such vehicles and issuing notices to 59 owners who failed to clear them, the police launched a crackdown in areas like Ravindranagar and Gundappashettihalli to improve traffic flow. https://publicnext.com/news/district/shimoga/infrastructure/kn/shivamogga-traffic-police-seize-68-vehicles-parked-on-the-roadside-1281044

Veteran actor Pradeep Singh Rawat, best known for playing the antagonist in Aamir Khan's 'Ghajini' and 'Lagaan', passed away at the age of 74. He was battling blood cancer and was undergoing treatment at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. Besides his iconic film roles, he was famous for portraying Ashwatthama in the television series Mahabharata. His demise has left the film industry in mourning, with many celebrities paying their tributes. https://www.varthabharati.in/National/indian-actor-pradeep-singh-rawat-dies-of-blood-cancer-2265742

Severe drought conditions in several Karnataka districts have led to the Tungabhadra river drying up completely in Raichur. Pilgrims at Mantralayam are struggling due to lack of water for ritual baths. Farmers in Gadag and Bidar are facing heavy losses, destroying withered crops like green gram and soyabean due to lack of rainfall. https://tv9kannada.com/videos/karnataka-drought-farmers-uproot-crops-mantralaya-faces-severe-water-scarcity-1221198.html

MNS leader Raj Thackeray has alleged a major financial scam at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple, claiming that around 18 crore rupees were stolen annually from donation boxes. He noted that weekly collections rose from 50 lakhs to 1.5 crores after suspects were caught. Temple Trust Chairperson Sada Sarvankar confirmed 9 arrests and stated that annual revenue increased significantly to 182 crores. Additionally, Thackeray criticized actors Vivek Oberoi and R. Madhavan for living in Dubai despite praising PM Modi's administration, questioning why they left India if they believed in its development. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/india-news/18-crore-theft-in-siddhi-vinayaka-temple-too-raj-thackeray-makes-serious-allegation-rav/articleshow-qh5gfg1